Butterbeer Will Soon Be Sold at Universal Orlando CityWalk
An expanded retail area is in the works at Universal Orlando Resort. And just in time for the upcoming Ministry of Magic area at Epic Universe, it’s set to have some magical additions for Harry Potter fans.
In 2025, the flagship Universal Studios Store at Orlando’s CityWalk will have an expanded area dedicated to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, as well as a new area for Super Nintendo World. The new Potter retail area will be inspired by the three Wizarding World lands: Hogsmeade at Islands of Adventure, Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida, and Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe, which is opening in 2025.
With merchandise from all three of these lands, there’s sure to be an amazing range of items to choose from, from both the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series.
One thing we do know is that the fan-favorite wizarding drink butterbeer is going to be sold there, available in a whole host of different varieties: hot, cold, frozen, and with a vegan option too. The dedicated counter at the Universal Studios Store will also be selling “other specialty items,” but what these might be are yet to be revealed.
Concept art showing the Ministry of Magic at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe (Credit: Matt Roseboom and Seth Kubersky)
During a COVID lockdown in 2020, Universal Studios Hollywood temporarily offered butterbeer at its CityWalk in an area called the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Sweets & Treats. However, apart from this, this is the first time butterbeer will be sold by Universal outside of its ticketed theme parks.
